Apart from意思

"Apart from" is a preposition and adverbial phrase in English that means "excluding" or "in addition to." It is often used to introduce a list or to mention an exception. Here are some examples of how "apart from" can be used in sentences:

  1. Excluding/Besides: "Apart from the main course, we also offer a variety of desserts." (Besides the main course, we offer...)

  2. Excluding/Not Including: "Apart from John, everyone in the team has submitted their reports." (Everyone has submitted their reports, excluding John.)

  3. Including/Besides: "Apart from being a great singer, she is also a talented dancer." (She is a great singer and also a talented dancer.)

  4. Excluding/Besides: "Apart from the usual suspects, the police are also looking into new leads." (The police are looking into new leads, excluding the usual suspects.)

  5. Excluding/Besides: "Apart from the cost, the new policy has many other benefits." (The new policy has many other benefits, excluding the cost.)

Remember that the meaning of "apart from" can change depending on the context. When used to introduce an exception, it implies exclusion. When used to add additional information, it implies inclusion.